Bible Heaven/Bible Heaven.iso/smdos23a/register.doc

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     ║               SeedMaster Registration Information               ║
     ║ Copyright (C) 1988,'89,'90,'91,'93 White Harvest Software, Inc. ║
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WELCOME TO SEEDMASTER!
  Your personal computer is now a powerful Bible study tool. SeedMaster com-
  bines one or more Bibles, an exhaustive word list, advanced concordance
  searches, personal commentary entry, a sermon/lesson notepad, and option-
  al Resource materials. All in an easy to learn, easy to use, windowed
  program with context sensitive help every step of the way!

  This scrolling file contains the following sections:
    * Value of Registering SeedMaster
    * Why distribute SeedMaster this way?
    * Registration Process
    * What if I can't afford $30 or $40?
    * Can I get a new, unregistered copy of SeedMaster directly from WHS?
    * What about enhanced versions of SeedMaster?
    * Windows 3.X
    * Are you pushing a theological bias?
    * What if I have comments or questions about SeedMaster?
    * What about other Bible versions?
    * Technical Recognition
    * Trademark Notices
    * What about other Bible versions?
    * Whew! What about Database Bundles?
    * Unavavailable Bible Versions
    * What about CD-ROM?
    * What can a user do to help?

VALUE OF REGISTERING SEEDMASTER
  Locating an affordable, useful, and powerful Bible study/concordance
  program is DIFFICULT. We hope most people will appreciate our efforts in
  creating SeedMaster and will honor our request to register this program.

  SeedMaster is distributed as Shareware. We have created SeedMaster for
  broad distribution and, under certain conditions, permit you to copy and
  pass the Shareware versions to others.  PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OUT-
  LINED IN THE DISTRIB.DOC FILE BEFORE YOU GIVE ANYONE ELSE A COPY. Although
  we ask you to send in a registration form and "registration fee" (if you
  find the software useful), we probably can't find you and make you do so.
  If you choose to register your copy, you will receive:
    * The latest version of SeedMaster.
    * A complete documentation manual (80+ pages including index).
    * Our heartfelt thanks.
    * Notification of the availability of:
      - Program Updates
      - Enhanced Versions
     - Additional Bible Versions
  You will also be able to purchase copyrighted, non-Shareware Bible data-
  bases directly from us. See the end of this file for a current list and
  brief descriptions/pricing.

WHY DISTRIBUTE SEEDMASTER THIS WAY?
  There are several answers to this question:
  * It simply distributes God's word.  After all, byte for byte, we are
    not the authors of the majority of this package, God is!
  * We would sincerely like to have as many people benefit from the Seed-
    Master product as possible.

REGISTRATION PROCESS
  The registration fee for SM/DOS is $30. After you finish viewing this file
  you can print a registration form from the Help menu. (Make sure your
  printer is on, etc.) Checks, VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Send the
  form to:           White Harvest Software, Inc.
               PO Box 97153
             Raleigh, NC 27624-7153
  or FAX to: [phone]
  You can also register on our BBS [phone] (2400-N-8-1).
  Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Checks may require extra time.

WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD $30 or $40?
  Fine. Please use SeedMaster anyway--and pass it on to a few hundred of
  your very closest friends.

CAN I GET A NEW, UNREGISTERED COPY OF SEEDMASTER DIRECTLY FROM YOU?
  Yes. There is a small charge for the diskettes and shipping costs (see the
  registration form). If you are an unregistered user, you can elect to pay
  the registration fee upon requesting a new copy.

WHAT ABOUT ENHANCED VERSIONS OF SEEDMASTER?
  As we improve the product, registered SeedMaster users will be informed
  of new releases. We have quite a list of potential enhancements!

WINDOWS 3.0/3.1
  A Windows 3.X version is now available. Because the system was designed
  especially for Windows, not all features are the same, but 90% or so of the
  DOS features are available in the Windows version*, and vice-versa. You can
  download the Windows version from our BBS for your evaluation. The regis-
  tration is $40, not the $30 for the DOS version. The Windows version was
  quite a lot of work, and we expect higher support requirements.
  * NOTE: As this document was prepared, the Windows version was not shipping
    with support for Strongs, Resources or some of the newly added trans-
    lations. It should be available within 2-3 months of this release (5/93)
    It will likely only support Windows 3.1.

ARE YOU PUSHING A THEOLOGICAL BIAS?
  No, but this range of databases creates a risk. We know that a few
  scholars behind some of these works held personal views that include
  unitarian, universalist, Arian, or dispenstational thinking, to name
  a few. In Bible scholarship, there is varying success in repressing
  one's personal views. However, we find no value in compounding any
  of their failings by judging and/or censoring works based on OUR views.
  We are not prepared to censor on behalf of thousands who use our
  products for different purposes (scholarship, personal devotions, etc.).

  Therefore, understand that we do not intend to endorse or tout a
  particular view. We hope (and pray) that our users are able to discern
  bias and error while still reaping benefit and insight from these works.
  If you feel you need assistance in selecting materials, we would
  recommend you seek the counsel of a committed, godly pastor.

WHAT IF I HAVE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT SEEDMASTER?
  * Write us: WHS, Dept Help, POB 97153, Raleigh, NC 27624-7153
  * Call our BBS. [phone]  2400-N-8-1  Allow 24hrs for a reply.
  * FAX to [phone]. We have a fax switch on the voice line. To
    reach the fax, press your "GO" or "START" button BEFORE you hear
    our phone ring. Or, once the answering machine picks up, dial "11".
  * Call us and leave a voice message at [phone]. We attempt to
    return calls in the evenings, M-F. (We try to get some programming
    done during the day!) Leave a number for after 8pm EST. Thanks!
  * We would deeply appreciate your WRITTEN critiques (that way we have a
    record--feel free to supplement verbally later). Be gentle, but direct.
    Please include your user registration number and phone number.

TECHNICAL RECOGNITION
  This software was developed using the Microsoft C Optimizing Compiler.
  The "C" language is great, structured enough to be manageable, but "loose"
  enough to allow you to be productive.
  The screen/window handling functions are Vermont Creative Software's "Ver-
  mont Views". The value of this development tool is the degree of control
  it provides the developer. Almost anything can be accomplished with enough
  thought, and there is a rich set of options available for almost any
  function. The next release should support a mouse.

TRADEMARK NOTICES
  WordPerfect is a trademark of WordPerfect Corp.
  Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
  Vermont Views is a trademarks of Vermont Creative Software.
  Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Corp.
  IBM is a trademark of IBM Corp.

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIBLE VERSIONS?
  * Theoretically, SeedMaster is compatible with any Bible version (including
    transliterated Hebrew). We want to make as many available as possible.
  * Since many modern Bible texts other than the KJV are copyrighted (and
    require royalty payments on our part), they cannot be freely distributed
    and must be purchased directly from us or an authorized distributor. We
    try to keep costs as low as possible.
  * Please write, fax, modem or call us for availability of specific versions
    you don't see here. We may have it!
  * Prices subject to change without notice.

  OK, YOU ASKED:
  NEW AND CURRENT BIBLE VERSIONS for SM V2.3 (As of 7/15/93)
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  ASV - 1901 AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION                $20 3.9MB SW
    Predecessor of the New American Standard Version.
  CLV - 1983 CONCORDANT LITERAL VERSION                $20 2.5+MB
    The CLV uses unique English words for unique original words. It
    is as concordant as English usage allows. This largely permits
    English searchs of the original text.
  DBY -    1890 DARBY'S VERSION                    $20 3.9MB SW
    A literal translation, F.F. Bruce said it was the most accurate
    English translation in print. Still popular in England.
  GNT - 1966 UBS 3rd Edition Greek New Testament        $20 1.3MB
    Can be searched and printed as any other SM database. In SM/DOS,
    text is transliterated OR in our "Approximated Greek", which is
    close to Greek without requiring special fonts. SM/Windows uses
    the standard Symbol font.
  KJS - 1769 KING JAMES W/ STRONG'S SUPPORT            $20 4.5MB SW
    The "Authorized Version". When used with the Strong's STR
    Database, the Strong's numbers can be imbedded in the KJV text.
  LSG - 1910 FRENCH LOUIS SEGIOND BIBLE                $20 4.4MB SW
  NKJV  1982 NEW KING JAMES VERSION                $30 4.0MB
      This is a major udpate of the King James Version in current use,
      with an emphasis on more modern English while preserving the heart
      and flavor of the original KJV.
 *NIV - 1973 NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION                $30 3.9MB
    One of the most widely used "modern English" translations, the
      NIV is one of our most popular databases.
  NRSV  1989 NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION            $30 3.9MB
    The modern English revision of the highly regarded and accurate
    RSV text. It attempts a balance of literal translation rendered
    in current English. A good study/search text.
  RSV - 1946 REVISED STANDARD VERSION                $25 3.8MB
    This is a highly regarded and accurate translation. While its
    English may not be considered "Modern", it is more modern than
    the KJV text.
  RVA - 1982 SPANISH REINA VALERA ACTUALIZADA            $25 4.5MB
    This modern Spanish text is based on the popular 1909 Reina
    Valera, created by the Baptist Spanish Publishing House, TX.
  STR - STRONG'S NUMBERS/CONCORDANCE & LEXICONS            $20 5.9MB SW
    Strong's numbers and verb parsings using extended numbers.
    Strong's numbers can be searched in conjunction with ANY Seed-
    Master Bible Database. With the KJS, the Strong's numbers can be
    embedded in the KJV text. Also includes Brown, Driver, Briggs,
    Gesenius Hebrew Aramaic and Thayers Greek Lexicons.
  TEV - 1966 TODAY'S ENGLISH VERSION                $30 3.9MB
    Also known as the "Good News" Bible. This is a modern English
    text with an emphasis on being easy to read. A good comparative
    text, and a potential choice for children's use.
  TLB - 1971 THE LIVING BIBLE                    $30 3.9MB
    This version is popular for reading and reflection. It is a
    paraphrase of the Bible--a "thought for thought" rather than
    "word for word" translation. Useful for side by side comparisons
    with a study/search text.
  YLT - YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION                $20 4.0MB SW
    A literal translation noted for accurate verb tenses. By the
    author of Young's Exhaustive Concordance.

  Also, we have the following TCR (Treasury, Commentary, Refrences) Bible
  Resources available at this time:
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  TSK - TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE                $10 5.6MB SW
        Over 500,000 cross references, in text format with descriptive
        support. Hypertext to view verses from cross references. You can
        search all cross references and page through the "Hits".
  WPNT  WORD PICTURES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Vols 1-4         $10 3.3MB SW
  WPNT  WORD PICTURES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Vols 1-6         $15 5.2MB
      A six volume study on the NT Greek, especially valuable for the
      layman. Vols 1-4 are Shareware, the full 6 volume set must be
      purchased from us direct (royalties).
  PNT - PEOPLE'S NEW TESTAMENT                    $10 2.4MB SW
        A NT commentary by W.B. Johnson.
  SCO - SCOFIELD'S NOTES                    $10 0.7MB SW
        The 1917 Scofield Reference Bible verse notes and cross references.

 *NIV NOTES (as of 5/11/93):
  On 1/93, Zondervan did NOT renew our NIV contract. We paid royalties and
  exceeded required sales, but sales were below new contracts. We appealed,
  and with modest groveling, got a 2 year extension--the contract arrived
  5/10/93. We must now sell 1,000 per year (3 times current volume). Please
  consider a NIV for yourself or a friend!
  We are also negotiating for a Anglicised NIV for the U.K./Europe.
  NOTE: We can no longer sell the NIV in the U.K./Europe until the
    Anglicised contract is finalized.

SW - SHAREWARE: We would like to thank Larry Pierce, Online Bible author--
     and his army of "volunteers"--for providing many of the Shareware
     "SW" databases. If you appreciate his efforts (we do), Larry asks
     contributions be sent to: Institute for Creation Research,
     POB 2667 El Cajon, CA 92021.

WHEW! WHAT ABOUT DATABASE BUNDLES?
  1) SHAREWARE BIBLE DATABASE SPECIAL: Get STR plus any 3 Shareware
     Bible Databases for $45.
  2) TCR RESOURCE SPECIAL: Get 4 TCR Databases for $20.
  3) BIG HARD DISK SPECIAL: Get both bundles for $50.

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE BIBLE VERSIONS
  This information is current at the time this document was created. Please
  write or check our BBS for the latest information.
  ELB -    1905 DARBY GERMAN ELBERFELDER BIBLE            $XX 4.3MB
    Formatted with standard KJV verse numbering.
    We are waiting for distribution rights. Copyright expires 2003.
  NASB  We have received verbal approval for CD-ROM rights. We await
    the written contract.

WHAT ABOUT CD-ROM?
  We have a joint CD-ROM with Online Bible. It contains all our Shareware
  Bible texts and Resource Databases (as well as the Online Bible program
  and databases). CD-ROM is slower than your hard drive, but with Fast
  Access enabled, it's usable, even on a 8MHz PC. It is $25.

  We intend to produce:
   * A CD-ROM with all our available databases.
   * A NIV plus Shareware Databases CD-ROM.
   * A NASB plus Shareware Databases CD-ROM.
  We hope to some of these in 1993.

WHAT CAN A USER DO TO HELP?
  Because of our affordable pricing, we aren't taking out full-page ads
  in various journals. We rely mainly on Shareware distributors and word
  of mouth. Therefore, you can:
    1. Pray for us.
    2. Make copies of the Shareware materials for friends, fellow church
       members, etc.
    3. Write "Letters to the Editor" to appropriate periodicals describing
       your experience with SM, and ask for a review.
    4. If you win a $1M lottery and feel guilty, consider assigning the
       proceeds. (Mostly kidding...)

Thanks!